PDR Training Courses
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PDR Training Courses
PDR Training on Doors
1st Day PDR Training Student
Tapping Down High Points
Properly Training 1 Student at a Time
Custom Personalized Training
Students Took Out a Small Door Ding, Then Did Some Paint Correction and Applied Ceramic Coating for the Ultimate Shine
Tailored PDR Training for All Skill Levels
Not everyone learns at the same pace, nor does everyone come with the same level of experience. At The Ding King, we understand that our students come from diverse backgrounds—some with over 30 years of experience in the paint and body industry who already possess a deep understanding of metalwork and PDR fundamentals. These seasoned technicians often choose our one- or two-week programs to quickly grasp PDR techniques, recognizing that ongoing practice is essential to transitioning from a beginner to a skilled craftsman.
We advocate for longer training programs to ensure our students achieve success, as our reputation is built on their accomplishments. This is why we offer state-licensed and state-approved PDR training courses ranging from one to two weeks to more extensive programs lasting three to twelve weeks.
Our PDR training covers aluminum panels, high-strength steel (HSS), and both foreign and domestic sheet metal, equipping you with the expertise to tackle any job. The Ding King Paintless Dent Removal Training Institute provides a step-by-step approach to removing small dents on top and side panels, handling complex repairs such as hail damage, large dents, and vertical and horizontal creases. Students also learn techniques for repairing intricate damage across all vehicle areas, including foreign and domestic aluminum panels.
Comprehensive training includes tool selection, access methods, brace configurations, side impact airbags, and detailed instruction on the inner workings of side panels. Join The Ding King to master PDR and achieve excellence in your craft.
Flexible PDR Training Programs:
Learn at Your Own Pace
At The Ding King, we understand that not every customer can take extended time away from family or work to learn Paintless Dent Repair (PDR). That’s why we’ve designed flexible PDR training programs that can be segmented, allowing you to manage your personal and professional responsibilities. You can travel home to take care of business and then return to complete the next phase of your training.
Our philosophy is simple: the more you learn, the more you earn, and your success is our success. Whether you attend our PDR School for a few weeks or a few months, The Ding King is committed to providing the highest quality training to ensure your success.
When you sign up for a Ding King PDR Training Program, you gain access to our exclusive video library, which includes high-quality instructional videos. This pre-training tool allows you to start your training with a solid foundation of knowledge, so you don’t waste time when you arrive at our school. This unique resource, available only at The Ding King Training Institute, enhances your learning curve, enabling you to progress quickly through exercises and perform cleaner, more precise repairs.
Join The Ding King and benefit from flexible, top-notch training programs that fit your schedule and help you succeed in the PDR industry.
The Keys To Successful PDR Training
For over 30 years, our dedicated instructional staff at The Ding King has emphasized that practice, repetition, and patience are essential for every student’s success in Paintless Dent Repair (PDR). Developing the correct approach for each dent is crucial, and our personalized teaching style ensures that you focus on performing quality work. We don’t teach speed; we teach the techniques that will allow you to naturally develop speed over time.
The key to success in PDR is personalized, over-the-shoulder, one-on-one instruction, working on various types of vehicles. That’s exactly what you can expect at The Ding King Training Institute. Join us to master the art of PDR with the industry’s most comprehensive and tailored training programs.
Your Success is Our Success!
At The Ding King Paintless Dent Removal Training Institute, we provide comprehensive, step-by-step instruction on removing small dents from top and side panels, as well as tackling complex repairs such as hail damage, large dents, and vertical and horizontal crease dents. Our curriculum includes advanced techniques for addressing more intricate damage on all areas of both foreign and domestic vehicles.
We cover essential aspects of Paintless Dent Repair (PDR), including glue pulling, tool selection, access methods, brace configurations, and the inner workings of side panels in meticulous detail. Our PDR training courses ensure you become proficient with all PDR tools and know how to effectively use LED dent lights for both indoor and outdoor work.
Our PDR training programs also encompass repairs on aluminum panels, high-strength steel (HSS), and both foreign and domestic sheet metal, providing you with the expertise to handle any job. Join The Ding King and gain the skills needed to excel in the PDR industry.
PDR Training Courses
The PDR-40 (1 Week)
Course Curriculum:
- Intro to Paintless Dent Repair
- Demonstration on different types of dents
- Explanation about metal characteristics
- How to read the dent light
- Tool location exercises on practice panels
- Lessons for removing small lows
- Removal medium size dents
- Remove quarter size dents under braces and in the open areas
- Perfecting small and medium size damage
- Begin to remove deeper and larger sized dents
- Perfecting deeper and larger size damage
- Removal of creased dents, body-line damage and pressure dents
- Elimination of high points, smiles, crowns using dent hammer and tap down
- Review techniques for all panels of the vehicle to insure “drill-free” access
- Work on all panels of vehicles on a variety of different types of dents
- Aluminum and high strength steel
- Proper tool selection for a variety of damage
- Finishing techniques including the removal of micro lows and color sanding
- Glue pulling techniques for double metal damage and ways to access these areas
- Estimating, marketing and techniques for building business
- Hail Chasers Pricing and Estimating Guide
Bi-Lingual PDR Training in Spanish
Week 1 PDR Training Student
The PDR-80 (2 Week)
Course Information
Real World Instruction on Hail Damage
Leading by Example by Demonstrating How to Read the Light and Find Your Tool Tip
Happy Graduates of Our
4-Week PDR Training Program
The PDR-80 course is ideal for individuals who have an extra week to refine their newly acquired Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) skills under the guidance of an expert instructor. This comprehensive training offers several key benefits, including increased repair speed, enhanced confidence, and greater overall proficiency.
With the PDR-80 training course, you’ll learn to tackle more severe damage and develop specialized techniques for repairing challenging dents. The extended training period ensures that your repairs become faster and cleaner, setting you up for success in the PDR industry. Join The Ding King’s PDR-80 course and take your skills to the next level!
Benefits
Our PDR-80 training course is highly beneficial for individuals with no prior automotive experience. During the second week of Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) training, you can expect a significant increase in both speed and confidence. This course provides a continuous lesson plan designed to reduce the practice time needed once you return home. While ongoing practice is essential, the PDR-80 course dramatically shortens your learning curve and equips you with the foundational skills to repair dents more efficiently.
The primary advantage of this program is the extended time you spend repairing dents alongside your instructor. You’ll work on more severe types of damage and train on various makes and models, which will help you develop specialized techniques for tackling more challenging dents.
Remember, there are no shortcuts to performing clean, quality repairs. Dedicate time to practice, and you’ll see significant improvements in your PDR skills with the PDR-80 training course at The Ding King. Join us to build a solid foundation for success in the PDR industry!
PDR Training Courses
The PDR-80 (2 Week)
Course Curriculum:
- Continue perfecting your techniques
- Develop speed and quality for large deep dents
- Continue to work on access and tool selection
- Stretched dents
- Body line damage
- Hail damage
- Hidden crowns
- Color sanding & polishing
- PDR practice exercises
- Flat bar usage
- Cross checking techniques
- Advanced glue pulling
- Estimating, marketing and techniques for building business
Day One Hitting the X's and O's
PDR Training Course Information and Curriculum for Our 3 to 12 Week Programs:
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Ding King Graduation Day
In The Ding King 3 to 12 week Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Training Courses, you’ll gain hands-on experience by repairing dozens of used cars and retail customer vehicles, earning payment directly from customers. This is what we call “REAL WORLD” experience! Throughout the course, our instructors will be by your side, supervising and monitoring your progress every step of the way.
Building on the foundation from our 1 and 2 week programs, these extended courses prepare you for more advanced PDR challenges. Say goodbye to small dents and get ready to tackle complex and challenging damage, the kind you’re likely to encounter in a real business setting.
As you progress, you’ll gain confidence and see your skills truly come to life. The key to mastering PDR is practice, and our goal is to help you achieve perfection through repetition. You’ll refine your techniques, learning to consistently perform high-quality repairs. The final 10% of any complex dent is often the hardest, and our extended courses ensure you spend the time necessary to perfect your skills, preparing you to excel as soon as you complete our program.
In these extended courses, you’ll master:
- Repairing Large Dents
- Addressing Body Line Damage
- Perfecting Sharp Dings
- Fixing Stretched Dents
- Severe Hail Damage Repair
- Managing Vertical and Horizontal Creases
- Identifying and Addressing Hidden Crowns
- Relieving Trapped Pressure
- Advanced Glue Pulling Techniques
- Blending Techniques
- Using Heat Effectively
- Working Both Indoors and Outdoors
- Methods for Improving Speed and Quality
- Estimating, Marketing, and Business Building Techniques
- Hail Chasers Pricing and Estimating Guide
Join The Ding King’s comprehensive 3 to 12 week PDR training courses and transform your skills. With real-world experience and expert guidance, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running and succeed in the PDR industry.
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In addition to offering a variety of PDR Training Programs ranging from 1-week to 12-weeks, we also offer training programs for Paint Protection Film, Auto Detailing, Ceramic Coating, Bumper Repair, Wheel Refinishing, Windshield Repair, Paint Chip Repair and other easy to learn add-on programs.
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